In storm conditions, with the wind and waves from the port bow of the DEEP DRILLER in 400 feet water depth, the tensions in mooring lines 1 and 2 are 400 kips. Completely slacking the mooring lines 5 and 6 reduces the tension in mooring lines 1 and 2 to about __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option B — 330 kips
Under USCG National Maritime Center examination standards, the accepted correct answer is: 330 kips.
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